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Should Your Child Ever Say, “I’m Sorry”?

October 25, 2016 By James Espy 2 Comments

I used to say that I never wanted to apologize. It wasn’t that I felt I was without flaw and that apologies were unwarranted. And it wasn’t because I felt embarrassed or put out by issuing an apology. Rather, it was my roundabout way of saying that I never wanted to cause someone harm or […]

Willpower and Habits

October 17, 2016 By James Espy Leave a Comment

Turning on the Autopilot As we move through life, we create patterns. Habits and routines allow us to do oft-repeated tasks efficiently and are typically performed without conscious thought. For instance, consider your daily commute. Driving the same route, day after day, week after week, it is unlikely that you make many choices regarding which […]

Be a Friend, Not a Buddy

October 10, 2016 By James Espy Leave a Comment

One of my teachers, Master Ken Corona, said, “I will never be your buddy, but I will always be your friend.”  I have had a lot of teachers over the years.  They all had quirks, they all had strengths.  Master Corona is extremely warm and approachable.  He is easy to talk to because it is […]

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